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we left Memphis. I think that article we saw in a paper in regard to "a Chaplain haveing a certificate of good moral character," an excellent idea. Two years ago to day Abe Lincoln took his seat in the presidential chair, in that short time what a change has come over the country, how many homes have been laid desolate, by sickness, and the carnage of the battle field. And yet in spite of all opositon the mass seem determined that the rebelion shall be put down. What should we be now if there were no more patriotic men than the one who said that "Ills. would not furnish three men." I want you to give three rousing Cheers for the 97th for once we have been considered a No. 1 Reg. last night we [partial word transcribed on next page]